Spirulina

Spirulina, Spirulina Algae

Spirulina is a type of blue-green seaweed known as a very good plant based source of protein, iron and vitamin B12. It promotes a lot of different benefits to the human body, like improving glucose and lipid metabolism, preventing oxidation, promoting cardiovascular health and reducing liver fat.

Nutraceutic

  • Origin Plant Based
  • Source Itself
  • Type Phytochemicals, Protein

Liver Health

The liver is responsible for many physiological processes, such as nutrient metabolism, filtration of toxins, lipid profile regulation, etc. It is an extremely important organ for the organism, since it acts in general body homeostasis. The substances that help in liver functioning aids the detoxification pathways, preventing the liver from overloading itself.

  • Anti-Oxidant

    The liver metabolizes various compounds that produce free radicals. However, antioxidants scavenge those free radicals and maintain the oxidative/antioxidative balance in the liver, which is one of the most import metabolism organs in the body.

  • Liver Function

    The liver is the organ responsible for the fat metabolism in our body. Fat excess accumulation results in fatty liver (alcohol or non-alcoholic) and might even cause cirrhosis if it is not taken care of. Some nutraceutics and supplements are able to reduce liver fat stores. Detoxing compounds help detoxification pathways and the cleansing this organ as well.

Immunity

The immune system is made up of cells, tissues and organs that act in the organism's defense against the harmful effects of external microorganisms. The supplements indicated for immunity act as strengthening agents of this system, increasing the antibodies production and, consequently, its defense activity.

  • Immune Response

    The immune response is measured by how fast and how effective the immune system can neutralize any kind of sickness, being viruses, bacteria or other pathogens.
  • Age Range Children (0-12), Teenagers (13-19), Adults (20-59), Seniors (>60)
  • Toxicity There is no evidence of toxicity until now
  • Side effects No adverse side effects reported untill now
  • Warnings Pregnancy, Hyperthyroidism

Why be Careful

Spirulina consumption can cause nausea, vomiting or diarrhea in case of allergic reactions. People suffering from hyperthyroidism should also not take it, as the iodine in Spirulina can affect the effectiveness of the medication for treatment and compromise the functioning of the thyroid.

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